Dew Of The Sea - ROSEMARY
Dew Of The Sea - ROSEMARY
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Part of Plant Used: Leaves
Use: culinary, landscaping, crafts
The genus name Rosmarinus derives from the Latin words ros and marinus which together translate to “dew of the sea.” Rosemary has been used since the time of the early Greeks and Romans. Greek scholars often wore a garland of the herb on their heads to help their memory during examinations. In the ninth century, Charlemagne insisted that the herb be grown in his royal gardens. The Eau de Cologne that Napoleon Bonaparte used was made with rosemary. The herb was also the subject of many poems and was mentioned in five of Shakespeare’s plays.
Myths and Folklore: A sprig of rosemary was often placed in the hands of the deceased at a funeral because it is a symbol of remembrance. Brides often wore rosemary at their weddings because it was also a symbol of happiness, loyalty and love. Legend has it that rosemary originally had white flowers which were changed to blue ones when the virgin Mary placed her cloak upon it while resting during her flight to Egypt.
Health Benefits: Once again, we have an herb with some excellent health properties.
1. Like the volatile oils of other herbs, Oil of Rosemary is considered a carminitive and nervine, stimulating digestion and helping the nervous system, respectively. Because rosemary stimulates the brain and nervous system, some say that it can cure headaches.
2. If you combine dried rosemary leaves and flowers with borax, then use the mixture as a shampoo, you may be able to avoid Rogaine as rosemary is touted for its ability to stimulate the hair-bulbs.
3. Rosemary Wine, made by pouring white wine over chopped green sprigs and straining after a few days, supposedly helps with a weak heart palpitation and stimulates the kidneys as well.
4. Other infusions - Hungary water, Rosemary Tea - are claimed to help with gout, colic, headaches, and nervous diseases. Supposedly, you can also smoke Rosemary and
5. Coltsfoot together to help with asthma. That brings new meaning to smoking some herb.
6. Add a drop of Rosemary to your shampoo each day (put shampoo in hand, then add a drop or two) to keep your hair looking marvelous.
7. Add a drop of Rosemary to some water and then wash your face-it gets rid of blemishes and helps keep your skin looking youthful.
8. Is your nose stuffed up? Put a drop of Rosemary on your hands, rub together, and then inhale. Mmmm, smells good and helps clear the stuffy nose.
9. Invigorates you on those low energy days. Add a drop or two to your diffuser.
10. Diffuse Rosemary (or just sniff the bottle every now and then) when you’re studying to help increase memory retention and ward off mental fatigue.
11. Cooking meats at high temperatures may create carcinogenic compounds. But, a recent study (reported March 2008) has shown that Rosemary may minimize those compounds. So, cook with your Rosemary essential oil, or just take some after a meal to help protect yourself.
12. Rosemary is effective for parasites, fungi and, therefore, candida.
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